Author: SPY

DEEDS RECORDED FOR COLUMBIA BOROUGH – JAN. 4, 2021

Jeffrey C. Detz and Thomas C. Metzger conveyed 330 Union St. to Sylvia E. Garner for $160,000.

Lancaster County Land Bank Authority conveyed property on a public road to Stonecrest Builders LLC for $12,000.

Alexis R. Eckman, Donald H. Eckman Jr. and Donna Eckman conveyed 34 S. Eighth St. to Zachary R. Rineer for $134,567.

Maureen M. Schulz and Maureen B. Schulz conveyed property on Cloverton Road to Michael David Flechner for $195,000.

Amos S. Zook conveyed property on Cherry Street to Samuel E. Esh and Emma S. Esh for $137,500.

The estate of Glenn R. Reese Sr. conveyed property on Fairview Avenue to Stonehedge Holdings LLC for $50,000.

Armed Man Arrested, Charged after Hours-Long Standoff at West Hempfield Township Home | Lancaster County District Attorney's Office

Shawn Stryker
An armed West Hempfield Township man was arrested Sunday night after an hours-long standoff at his home. Lancaster County Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) took 49-year-old Shawn Stryker into custody about 9:15 p.m., about 10 hours after police were initially called to the 500 block of Goldfinch Drive. 
During the standoff, a SERT officer fired a shot when Stryker exited the home with a rifle drawn and aimed at police. Soon after, Stryker fired two shots while inside his home. 
 

About Town – January 3, 2021

This week’s photos of Columbia 


Ready for the trail

Here’s an example of the right to “bear arms” and the responsibility to wear a mask.

A good, swift kick usually knocks ’em over.
Happy holidays!
Kwanzaa is an African-American celebration of life from December 26 to January 1.
In 2020, Hanukkah began at sundown on Thursday, December 10, and continued through Friday, December 18.
Oversize load

Coming through

Why?
Recent river flooding left piles of debris at River Park . . .

Fortunately, our highway/public works department cleared the way with tools of the trade.

Alan S. helped clear the boat ramp.

A hawk waiting for dinner to walk by.

Is the gas station-to-be now a car dealership-to-be?

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church reaching heavenward
More scarf bombing on Locust
What happened?
Get your Zig-Zag Cones here.
Meanwhile in Manheim, Trumpism runs strong . . . 

BEWARE OF PHONE SCAM – DO NOT GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION

Several people have received calls today (12/30/20) from a woman claiming to be from “PPL.” The caller states, “your account reflects a disconnection order taking place today for non-payment history.” The caller (from 717-431-5989) then gives an option to be connected to a billing department.

PPL has verified to Columbia Spy that the calls did not originate from them and that they are investigating the issue as a scam. Comments regarding the calls (https://who-called.us/Number/1-717-431-5989) are shown below: